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Honolua Bay surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.2 m 14 s WSW · Swell 2: 0.2 m 9 s ENE · Swell 3: 0.2 m 11 s S · Wind waves: 0.8 m 5 s NE
Best window this week: Monday 11:00 HST — 1.1 1.2 m (3.9 ft) at 6 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (330° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | 0.3 B 1 · A 0 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.7–2.9 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 17 kt cross-shore | 06:29–17:50 |
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.1 B 1 · A 1 | 0.9–1.2 m (2.9–4.1 ft) | 6 s | NE | 20 kt cross-shore | 06:30–17:49 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 0.8–1.1 m (2.8–3.6 ft) | 5 s | NE | 17 kt cross-shore | 06:30–17:49 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 0.8 B 1 · A 0 | 0.9–1.2 m (3.0–4.0 ft) | 5 s | ENE | 17 kt cross-shore | 06:31–17:48 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 0.9–1.2 m (3.0–4.0 ft) | 5 s | ENE | 17 kt cross-shore | 06:31–17:48 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 0.5 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0–1.1 m (3.2–3.7 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 17 kt cross-shore | 06:32–17:47 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.2–4.0 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 18 kt cross-shore | 06:32–17:47 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02:00 | 0.3 B 1 · A 0 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 6 s E | 17 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 05:00 | 0.4 B 0 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 6 s E | 21 kt NE cross-shore |
| Mon 08:00 | 0.8 B 1 · A 0 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 5 s NE | 22 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 11:00 | 1.1 B 1 · A 1 | 1.2 m (3.9 ft) | 6 s NE | 21 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 14:00 | 1.0 B 1 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) | 6 s NE | 22 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 17:00 | 1.0 B 1 · A 0 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 6 s NE | 21 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 20:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) | 5 s ENE | 19 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Mon 23:00 | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 5 s ENE | 18 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 02:00 | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 5 s ENE | 17 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 05:00 | 0.6 B 1 · A 0 | 0.9 m (3.1 ft) | 5 s ENE | 16 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 08:00 | 0.5 B 1 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.8 ft) | 5 s NE | 14 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 11:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.4 ft) | 5 s NE | 18 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 14:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 5 s NE | 16 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 17:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.4 ft) | 5 s NE | 18 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 20:00 | 0.8 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) | 6 s NE | 19 kt ENE cross-shore |
| Tue 23:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 5 s ENE | 16 kt ENE cross-shore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Mokapu Point, HI (098) (51202), 117 km from Honolua Bay, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.2 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) | 2.5 m (8.0 ft) |
| Peak period | 6 s | 15 s |
| Swell from | NNE | NNW |
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
Honolua Bay tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (HST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Sun 01 Nov | High 22:00 (-0.1 m / -0.3 ft) |
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:10 (-0.1 m / -0.5 ft) · High 10:10 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.2 m / -0.7 ft) · High 23:30 (+0.0 m / +0.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 04:10 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 11:00 (+0.3 m / +0.9 ft) · Low 18:00 (-0.2 m / -0.8 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 00:20 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 05:30 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 11:40 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 18:20 (-0.3 m / -1.0 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 00:50 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 06:30 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 12:10 (+0.2 m / +0.7 ft) · Low 18:40 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 01:30 (+0.3 m / +1.0 ft) · Low 07:20 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 12:40 (+0.2 m / +0.5 ft) · Low 19:00 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 02:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 08:10 (-0.1 m / -0.4 ft) · High 13:00 (+0.1 m / +0.4 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 5.6 Lahaina 16 km · 0.7 m (2.2 ft) now
- 1.2 Ukumehame Beach Park 25 km · 1.5 m (5.0 ft) now
- 7.0 Hookipa Park Beach 31 km · 1.9 m (6.4 ft) now
- 7.1 Kihei 35 km · 1.5 m (5.0 ft) now
- 6.5 Jaws (Peahi) 36 km · 1.9 m (6.4 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Pacific/Honolulu). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (21.00, -156.75); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.